Lifestage Adult Grain Free Lamb Dog Food Tray
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Is Lifestage Adult Grain Free Lamb Dog Food Tray a good dog food?
We score it 78/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The recipe scores 78 out of 100. The meat content contributed +6.7 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +5.4 points. Being labelled nutritionally complete gave a further +2.3 points, while the carbohydrate content deducted -1.2 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
- Recipe78
- Nutritionallow87
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Complete wet food in chunks for adult dogs, with lamb, sheep fat and sweet potatoes as the main ingredients.
Why you might choose it
- Scores 78, in the top quarter of wet foods we track.
- Meat makes up an estimated 70% of the dry matter (69% as fed).
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
Why you might not
We found no significant drawbacks in the data we hold for this product.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 24%
- Fat
- 14%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Ash
- 9.50%
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- 1.40%
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- 1.80%
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A; Vitamin D3; Vitamin E; Zinc (zinc oxide); iron (iron (II) sulphate monohydrate); manganese (manganous sulphate monohydrate); copper (copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate); iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous); selenium (sodium selenite)
Feeding guide
Suitable for daily feeding.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for adult dogs
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: lamb
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (17)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb (50%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 50 | 50.0 |
| 2 | freshly prepared lamb (25%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 25 | 25.0 |
| 3 | lamb meal (18%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 18 | 18.0 |
| 4 | lamb fat (5%) | Sheep fat | oil | medium | 5 | 5.0 |
| 5 | lamb gravy (2%) | Lamb | meat | medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 6 | sweet potato (23%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb | good | 23 | 23.0 |
| 7 | peas (9%) | Peas | veg | good | 9 | 9.0 |
| 8 | potato | Potatoes | carb | medium | - | 0.0 |
| 9 | pea protein | Pea protein | carb | medium | - | 0.0 |
| 10 | linseed (2.5%) | Linseed | veg | good | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 11 | beet pulp (2%) | Beet Pulp | fibre | medium | 2 | 2.0 |
| 12 | vegetable stock | Vegetable Stock | other | medium | - | 0.0 |
| 13 | minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 0.0 |
| 14 | omega 3 supplement | Omega-3 Supplement | supplement | good | - | 0.0 |
| 15 | mint (0.2%) | Mint | veg | good | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 16 | fructooligosaccharides | Fructo-oligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 0.0 |
| 17 | mannanoligosaccharides (MOS) | Mannanoligosaccharides | supplement | good | - | 0.0 |
Brand
- Contact page
- www.lifestage.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-14
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.jollyes.co.uk
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-06. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.40 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 70.0% | 0.096 | +6.72 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.7% | -0.115 | -1.23 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.2% | -0.092 | -0.85 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.7% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.6 | 9.191 | +5.40 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 70.0% | 0.096 | +6.72 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.7% | -0.115 | -1.23 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 9.2% | -0.092 | -0.85 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 6.7% | -0.005 | -0.03 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.00 | 33.786 | +33.79 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | yes | -0.672 | -0.67 |
- Processing-type offset
- -0.08
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 78.0
- Final score
- 78/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24 | 114.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 14 | 66.7 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 3 | 14.3 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 21.4 |
| Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3) | - | - | 100 |
Omega fatty acids (omega-6 and omega-3): scored as the mean of its declared components (omega-6 100). The FEDIAF minimum for omega-6 is linoleic acid specifically.
Scored over 4 declared nutrients (combined weight 60); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 79% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 9 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D3
- Vitamin E
- Zinc (zinc oxide)
- iron (iron (II) sulphate monohydrate)
- manganese (manganous sulphate monohydrate)
- copper (copper (II) sulphate pentahydrate)
- iodine (calcium iodate anhydrous)
- selenium (sodium selenite)
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Grain-free wet lamb tray" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
- "complete and balanced meal" — supported by the declared complete and balanced data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supports sensitive stomachs naturally (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Aids digestion with gentle carbs (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Promotes healthy joints and mobility (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Keeps skin smooth and nourished (on pack) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Grain-free wet lamb tray (on page) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Great source of quality animal protein (on pack) | High/low level | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With 60% real lamb (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| complete and balanced meal (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| no added sugars, artificial colours, or fillers (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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